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KX51 BYR

2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,339 mi
Last recorded77,339 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe54,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 77,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 74,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,045 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,779 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 49,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,988 miles

front discs worn

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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KX51 BYR is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 54,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX51 BYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX51 BYR registered?

KX51 BYR is a 2001 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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